Molecular Studies of Natural Compounds and Plant Extracts

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue highlights the growing interest in active molecules found in plant extracts and their applications. Plant extracts are widely used in food, health supplements, and medicines, due to the presence of natural nutrients and active compounds. The chemical composition and active molecules of plant extracts have been extensively researched, and active molecules such as polysaccharides, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, terpenes, phenolic acids, and volatile oils have been detected. These bioactive molecules possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, blood pressure-lowering, and blood sugar-lowering properties, among others. Some extracts also have antibacterial, antiviral, antiallergic, and analgesic properties.

Overall, plant extracts and natural compounds have an abundance of promising bioactive substances that can benefit human health and well-being. We welcome submissions of original articles, reviews, and communication. This Special Issue is supervised by Prof. Lazari Diamanto, who is assisted by our Topical Advisory Panel Member: Olga Tsiftsoglou <olga@tsiftsoglou.gr> (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki).

Please note: Papers describing the effects of mixed extraction from natural origin, and substances without clear ingredients, such as complex prescription, crude extract, and herbal mixture, do not fall within the scope of IJMS.

Prof. Dr. Diamanto Lazari
Guest Editor

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